German word

Beschränkung

Pronunciation

IPA/bəˈʃʁɛŋkʊŋ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounrestriction

Example

Die Beschränkung gilt ab morgen.

The restriction takes effect tomorrow.

Illustration for Beschränkung (restriction)

More examples

Wegen der zeitlichen Beschränkung mussten wir die Veranstaltung verkürzen.

Because of the time restriction, we had to shorten the event.

Core concept

A marked boundary narrows the space, amount, or time available for an activity.

Common phrases

  • zeitliche Beschränkung

    time restriction

  • teilweise Beschränkung

    partial restriction

  • schärfere Beschränkung

    stricter restriction

Similar words

Einschränkung: A constraint that reduces the range of possible actions or choices.
Begrenzung: A boundary that marks the limits of a place or area.
Obergrenze: The highest permitted number or amount.
Limitierung: The setting of a maximum number or amount.

Definition in German

Festlegung einer Grenze für Menge, Zahl oder Dauer von etwas.

Word origin

The noun is formed from the verb beschränken with the suffix -ung, which forms nouns for actions or their results.

Usage tips

  • For a restriction to a specified scope, German commonly uses Beschränkung auf with the accusative case.

Other meanings

  • constraintnoun
  • limitnoun

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